Study being done at the Harvard Medical School...I have no problem increasing my strawberry intake, and if this would include chocolate covered strawberries...all the better!  BD 

Watsonville, CA - Strawberries are not only delicious and nutrient-rich, new research from Harvard Medical School found that they may offer cardiovascular disease protection.  The new study found that those who reported eating the most strawberries experienced lower blood levels of C-reactive protein, a biomarker for inflammation in the blood vessels.image

“Higher intakes of fruits and vegetables have consistently been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).  Strawberries are a rich source of several key nutrients and phytonutrients that may play a role in protecting heart health. This is the first study to show that strawberries may help reduce the likelihood of having elevated CRP levels in the blood. While more research is needed, this study helps provide more evidence that eating fruits and vegetables will help reduce risk for cardiovascular disease,” said Sesso.

CSC - California Strawberry Commission

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